David Lee EdTech

Slidebean  is a web-based tool that allows users to create aesthetically-pleasing presentations with very little difficulty and effort. It is so simple to use that I decided to have my 1st graders try it out. Slidebean will go live on June 4th, 2014. The beta version has already been used by over 7,000 people. According to the CEO of Slidebean,  Caya Jose Cayasso , the company's immediate goal is to become a "true valuable alternative alternative for teacher and students to build their presentations." With its extremely simple user interface and its elegant designs, Slidebean could become the next big presentation tool in education. However there are some issues that Slidebean needs to address before this can happen (see the  Needed Fixes  section at the bottom of the post).  Technology Integration  Our 1st grade classes just finished up their Plants unit. They learned about the different parts of a plant...

Here I am teaching a lesson with Google Slides. I like to walk around when I explain a concept, especially moving from the computer to the white board to list directions or illustrate an idea. But what annoys me is when I need to go all the way back to my computer just to go to the next slide! I have found a solution to this problem: Presentation Remote & de Mobo . The Steps You Need to Take to Control Your Presentation Remotely 1. Download Presentation Remote from the Chrome Web Store or go to PresentationDocs.com . 2. Install de Mobo onto your iOS or Android device. 3. Click on “Connect” on the left sidebar menu. 4. A QR code will appear on the website. You will then use the de Mobo app to scan the QR code.  5. This remote control UI will appear on your mobile device. You can time your presentation, swipe from slide to slide, and make your presentation full screen.   According to the Presentation Remote Chrome Web Store description, these are the presentation tools that the app...